Democrats should pass clean CR or risk federal layoffs: Va. Lieutenant Governor

Government Shutdown Impacts - The potential government shutdown could impact 150,000 civilian federal workers in Virginia [2] - The Lieutenant Governor urges Senators Kaine and Warner to vote for a clean continuing resolution to avoid putting federal workers out of a job [3][5][6] - The President is allegedly threatening to use the shutdown to lay off federal workers [5] Virginia's Job Market - Virginia has created over 250,000 job openings, providing opportunities for federal workers [10] - The state is prepared to assist individuals in finding employment in local government, state government, the private sector, or by starting their own businesses [10][11] Political Stance - The Lieutenant Governor emphasizes common-sense policies, including tax cuts and public safety measures, appealing to a broad range of voters [14][15] - The Lieutenant Governor supports measures to keep Virginia safe, including addressing MS-13 and potentially using federal troops if necessary [21][22] - The Lieutenant Governor avoids directly criticizing President Trump's policies, focusing instead on her own policies for Virginia [16][17][18][19] Job Cuts - The President initiated significant job cuts earlier in the year, including 24,000 cuts in the US Army and 10,000 in the Veterans Affairs Department [8] - The interviewer questions whether the Lieutenant Governor would ask President Trump to stop firing federal workers [9][12]